Gurye Dan-gam Persimmons Begin Export to Southeast Asia

44t Loading System Introduced in Malaysia

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Sweet persimmons produced in the clean area of Gurye have started their first export this year.

Gurye Nonghyup (Chairman Jo Jaewon) announced on the 13th that it held the 2020 Gurye Sweet Persimmon Export Loading Ceremony at the Gurye Nonghyup Production Area Distribution Center (APC), attended by about 50 people including Kim Sunho, Gurye County Governor, county council members, Gurye Nonghyup executives and employees, and representatives of producing farms.

Gurye sweet persimmons began their first export of 16 tons to Malaysia and Dubai in 2016 and have increased export volume every year since then.

This year, the goal was to export 120 tons, but due to early spring frost damage and frequent rain causing poor crop conditions for most agricultural products, about 60 tons are expected to be exported.

This loading ceremony became an occasion to pledge the utmost effort to hear words of gratitude from farmers under the slogan “Thanks to Gurye Nonghyup.”

Chairman Jo Jaewon of Gurye Nonghyup said, “Gurye County is suffering many hardships in life due to severe flood damage on top of the already difficult rural life, but I hope this sweet persimmon export will provide some consolation. Based on the natural clean environment of Jirisan Mountain, clear water, and the Seomjin River, we will further improve farmers’ cultivation techniques to strengthen export competitiveness, enhance competitiveness in the domestic market, and firmly establish the reputation of Gurye sweet persimmons.”

A Gurye Nonghyup official stated, “Leveraging the strengths of Gurye sweet persimmons, which have high technical skills in producing large fruits, we will promote the designation of an export complex to Vietnam in 2021 and actively conduct farmer education to revitalize exports.”

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